Category: Keynote Presentations

To achieve success in your professional and personal life you must develop the art of communication. This is a skill set we can acquire through intentionality which can open doors we may never have imagined possible.  Skilled communicators have better relationships, less conflict, and enhanced influence.  This interactive session will focus on practical steps we can take to improve our communication skills.

Objectives:

• Participants will be able to identify:​

1. At least 3 ways to improve their communication techniques​
2. At least 2 strategies to find common ground with those who hold opposing views.​
3. At least 2 practical steps to inspire others through the art of communication. ​

Stress can push us to become the best versions of ourselves. Growth and change rarely occur without it. However, stress can also be disabling with potentially dire consequences to mental and physical health. This presentation is designed to help participants recognize and manage stress.  

Objectives:

The participant will be able to identify:​

1. The impact of stress on professional growth and development.
2. At least two risk factors of unmitigated stress.
3. At least four steps to promote meaningful management of stressful situations.

Time is one of the most valuable commodities on earth and we all get the same amount. While we cannot control the number of hours in a day, we do have influence over how we spend our time. This presentation is designed to help participants consider a thoughtful review of how they use their allotted time. Through a systems approach, participants will be challenged to take steps towards more intentional time (self) management.

Objectives:

The participant will be able to identify:​

1. The importance of time management.
2. A strategy for analyzing their time utilization.
3. At least two action items to promote time management.

There is a strong correlation between the power of social connections and workplace resilience. Studies show productivity can be increased by 74% through strong friendships. An epidemic of loneliness has settled over our world and the impact has been disastrous. This interactive presentation explores the impact of social connections on job and life satisfaction. Steps to promote healthy friendships will be discussed. Conflict resolution strategies will be reviewed and listening exercises will be included. Strong social connections can have a dramatic impact on life quality measures. It is important to take intentional steps to foster and preserve these relationships.

Objectives:

The participant will be able to identify:​

1. The impact of social connections and friendship on workplace resilience​
2. At least two risk factors associated with loneliness​
3. At least four steps to promote meaningful social connections and friendship
4. At least two ways managers can encourage social connections among staff.

We are in a constant state of influencing others and being influenced. Maximizing our ability to impact those around us is attainable if we take the time to develop our skill set and learn about the people we desire to influence. This presentation will help us become more intentional in our efforts to maximize our sphere of influence.

Objectives

• Participants will be able to identify at least three things they need to learn about those they desire to influence
• Participants will be able to recall at least two characteristics they must possess as a good leader
• Participants will be able to identify at least two tactics that will help them enhance their influence

Compassion fatigue has plagued many caregivers resulting in emotional and physical distress. This presentation will help participants identify personal areas of compassion satisfaction vs. compassion fatigue. We will discuss ways to create positivity and care for self.

Objectives:

Participants will be able to:

1. Identify at least two risk factors for compassion fatigue.
2. Assess their personal level of compassion fatigue.
3. Recall at least two strategies to promote compassion satisfaction.

Presentation

Goal

Compassion fatigue has plagued many caregivers and faculty members resulting in emotional and physical distress. This presentation will help participants identify personal areas of compassion satisfaction vs. compassion fatigue. We will discuss ways to care for self and create positivity.

Objectives

Participants will be able to:

1. Identify risk factors for compassion fatigue.
2. Assess their personal level of compassion fatigue.
3. Recall at least two strategies to promote compassion satisfaction.

Summary

Compassion fatigue has become more widely recognized in health care, but studies to measure its impact in nursing academia are limited. With critical shortages predicted among nursing faculty in the future, it is essential to explore the potential impact of compassion fatigue on both the recruitment and retention of nursing instructors. Participants will complete a Professional Quality of Life Scale and use this as a guide through our discussion of compassion satisfaction vs. compassion fatigue. Opportunities to promote self-care and positivity will be addressed.